It is an attempt to provide, in one simple document, clear guidelines on the standards of practice the dance industry is striving for in this area that can be used as an advocacy tool and checklist. ^��Ey�9 An Interesting Dance Injury Statistic: Only 35% of dance injuries are from a “traumatic incident” A traumatic incident is a dance injury that is sudden and unexpected. It also comes with a high risk of injuries. WHAT CAUSES DANCE INJURIES? ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 j x��M 48 0 obj Amateur dancers have 0.97 injuries per 1000 dance hours. endstream The dancer should be aware that progression will occur, as specific targets are met. ��E%� In this position, soft tissues posterior to the ankle can be compressed and irritated. � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream x�s <>stream It offers essays on issues such as transnational migration patterns in the arts, especially theories and methods for understanding patterns of individual and mass human movements across world stages and the social–cultural experiences that such movement migrations engender. <>stream Copyright © 2021 Elsevier B.V. or its licensors or contributors. x�+� � | endstream Scientific dance research investigates the implications of dance training and dance styles on the type, degree, and rate of injuries, as well as the psychological make-up of dancers working in this frequently brief and stressful profession. Some diastasis may be acceptable if weight-bearing views do not demonstrate collapse of the longitudinal arch. The most common injuries occur as the dancer lands with a loss of balance. A young dancer who plans to be a professional has different requirements than the young dancer who wishes to be able to attend class a few times per week. The most typical fracture involves only the most proximal 1 cm of the bone and usually is associated with an ankle sprain. j ��w3T0WI�2P0T�5T R� <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 143>>stream ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 �ř�@!�E���4C��@����@c\C� �k� j The word ‘contractile’ was selected as I did not want to define the concept by a named anatomical tissue. However, modelling human movement in terms of interacting fields of contractility is of real use to all those professions that attend the moving body. ��E%� Common dance injuries can be treated. x�s 23 0 obj Dance floor mechanical properties and dancer injuries in a touring professional ballet company. Injury rates in ballet dancers. A study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital found an increase in dance-related injuries … endstream Because this is a vascular watershed zone, these stress fractures should be treated with intramedullary screw fixation, bone graft, or both. endobj Syndesmosis tears, osteochondral lesions of the talus, and subluxation or longitudinal tears of the peroneal tendons all may occur. ��F � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) is recommended only if the fracture fragment involves greater than 30% of the articular surface and is significantly displaced. endobj In this clinical entity, the base of the fourth metatarsal becomes dorsally displaced and the fourth metatarsal head displaces in a plantar direction. The most common acute injury is the inversion sprain, usually occurring on landing a jump.21 Overuse, fatigue, improper technique, and anatomic variation from optimal body type all can be factors in acute and chronic injuries. This step is necessary early in the rehabilitation process, as inaccurate expectations are associated with decreased satisfaction and pain after injury.4. endstream 63 0 obj Deal with injury immediately to prevent further damage. Lumbosacral Injuries. † Values are the mean number of days lost due to the injury (95% confidence interval). � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� Though, keep in mind that all injuries leave after-effects almost for the rest of life, which will be a constant bother and risk during the physical activity. x�S�*�*T0T0 BC#sJ�UЏ�4Pp�W�!i�O�"� �G Obviously, cadavers do not move, nor do they complain – quite unlike the patients I treated at the college clinic! Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Howard Gardner proposed such a model, an interactive model on creativity, in which three elements or nodes are regarded as central in any consideration of creativity: (1) the individual artist; (2) the domain or discipline in which the individual is working; and (3) the surrounding field that judges the quality of individuals and products. If the dancer lands in en pointe position, the ankle is more stable, causing a midfoot injury rather than the typical ankle sprain. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 135>>stream endstream endstream <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream The onset of hamstring tendinitis is usually acute, occurring after overuse or misuse of the muscle group. ��E%� <>stream The topic of effectively treating dancers as a population with unique needs and specific treatment approaches is another major focus of investigation. Injuries from dance span all ages, but the risk of injury is greatest during a young dancer’s growth spurt. Researchers in critical studies suggest that increasing multi-layered performances demand new approaches to critically analyze dance and to frame new works in ways that will enhance awareness, understanding, and enlightenment in audiences, researchers, and performers. <>stream 49 0 obj Treatment of these acute injuries requires evaluation of both stabilities of the involved tarsometatarsal joints and amount of collapse of the longitudinal arch (see Chapter 7). j endstream 43 0 obj <>stream Similar type and number of injuries show that there is not an extreme difference between dance and sports. Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon in the back of … Injury Reporting. 41 0 obj Radiographs should be obtained in the dancer who cannot walk more than three steps (limping is acceptable) and in whom there is tenderness over important anatomic landmarks. endstream Melanie Sanders, in Baxter's the Foot and Ankle in Sport (Second Edition), 2008, Nearly half of reported dance injuries are categorized as acute. x��M �i It is difficult to generalize about dance injuries because “dance” and its training, performance, and settings are so variable. ��F !�\ Injured dancers seeking care have often been told that the treatment is to stop dancing. �ř�@!�E���4C��@����@c\C� �k� ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 endstream Syndesmosis tears, osteochondral lesions of the talus, and subluxation or longitudinal tears of the peroneal tendons all may occur. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 143>>stream Ankle Sprains. The lower extremities are called on to absorb all the force of landings on the wooden dance floor. <>stream endstream Dance injury risk factors Some of the factors that can increase your risk of dance injury include: Inexperience – beginners may be vulnerable to injury because they don’t have the skills or technique to meet the physical demands of their chosen dance style. x�s 4 0 obj x�ͱ� �ᝧ8��� endstream In this position, the subtalar joint also is locked, and the heel and forefoot both are in varus. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 135>>stream endstream Individual cells have contractile elements, and tissue not usually associated with movement, such as fascia, has demonstrated contractility (Schleip et al 2005). endobj Whatever the event is, dance injuries aren’t fun. § ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. 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Dancers experience a high incidence of injury due to the extreme physical demands of dancing. endobj x�S�*�*T0T0 BC#sJ�UЏȴTp�W�!ih�W�"� �X� The majority of injuries in the young dancer are in the lower extremity, 53% being of the foot/ankle, 21.6% being in the hip, 16.1% being in the knee, and 9.4% being in the back.4 Yin et al., in a retrospective review of dance injuries presenting to a pediatric sports/dance medicine clinic, found that the most common injuries to the young dancers aged 5–17 years were tendonitis/tendinopathy, patellofemoral pain syndrome, apophysitis, ankle impingement syndrome, and hip labral tear; the majority of the injuries occurred in the lower extremities, with knee and ankle injuries being the most common.11 With such prevalence of dance participation and significant rates of injury in the young dancer, understanding population specific risk factors and health issues is critical. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 143>>stream <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 143>>stream This provides a generalized tool that can be tailored to develop each individual rehabilitation plan. x��M endstream In today’s fast-paced, competitive world of dance, the new catch phrase is injury … Younger dancers can be more difficult to evaluate, often requiring repetitive x-rays. It is difficult to generalize about dance injuries because “dance” and its training, performance, and settings are so variable. Dance Injuries. Adobe PDF Library 9.0; modified using iText 4.2.0 by 1T3XT Incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries among elite ballet and modern dancers: a 5-year prospective study. Younger dancers can be more difficult to evaluate, often requiring repetitive x-rays. One of the most important ways to prevent dance injuries is to take the time to properly warm up the major muscles of the body. � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� Dissective anatomy teaches us that a nerve from the brain or spinal cord innervates every voluntary muscle, an association that is so close, the two systems are commonly linked together as a ‘neuromuscular system.’ When a CF is described – a field of contractility that spans head to tail – its innervation would span from the cranial region to the coccygeal region. Adobe InDesign CS4 (6.0.6) Professional dancers have a higher incidence of injuries – 1.24 injuries per 1000 dance hours. 44 0 obj Because the ankle joint is relatively stable in full pointe, the forces at landing are transferred to the midfoot. endobj 25 0 obj 11 0 obj <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 135>>stream 16 0 obj <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 135>>stream 14 0 obj x�s endstream 13 0 obj Although more limited in number, many studies do lend greater understanding about the creativity of dance artists and how they are influenced by the environments that surround them. The foot and ankle (40%) was the most common site of injury, followed by the lower back (17%) and the knee (16%). endobj Injury epidemiology research in youth dancers is scarce. <>stream x�s 65 0 obj x�+� � | endobj *��o� �C#�$m���ѡ�f3Nv ���1p9_gwoB��i�u��Nל�^Qη����2tRꇨ�D�� x��M 30 0 obj Based on an analysis of vertebrate movement, I have identified the minimum number of interactive CFs needed for primary human movement patterns. Treatment should be aimed at minimizing the inflammatory condition, with surgical intervention timed to allow appropriate recovery. endobj endstream <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 135>>stream 36 0 obj Like models for weather or climate change, the CF model is not a definitive mapping of the muscle matrix. endstream When dancers perform the demi-pointe position, the foot is twisted and inverted and can incur an oblique or spiral fracture of the mid- to distal portion of the fifth metatarsal. Flexor hallucis longus tendon symptoms are most commonly associated with ballet; however, participants in other sports such as gymnastics and soccer increasingly are demonstrating the same entity (Fig. Each structure is carefully revealed by the painstaking dissection of a cadaver. Incidence and Severity of Injuries * Values are the number of injuries per 1000 hours of dance (95% confidence interval). ��w3T0WI�2P0T�5T R� ��w3T0WI�2P0T�5T R� ��E%� Other dancer- and environment-related factors that increase the risk of dance-related injuries include nutritional status, improper support from footwear and floors, and their rehearsal and performance schedules.116,118 Most dance shoes do not have a shock-absorbing sole, and some dances may be performed barefoot.118 Traditionally constructed with paper, glue, and satin or canvas or leather, ballet pointe shoes tend to soften once broken in, thus contributing to ankle injury. The 4th Safe Dance project, Safe Dance IV—Investigating injuries in Australia’s professional dancers, is a collaboration between The University of Sydney and Ausdance National. �ř�@!�E���4C��@����@c\C� �k� Unfortunately, the dance world is not lacking in other serious medical problems including mental illness, drug abuse, and human immunodeficiency virus infection.112. Hence, creativity in dance must be examined through a model that includes individual and contextual factors. endobj �i endstream In some instances, simple release of the FHL is adequate; in other cases, excision of the os trigonum or posterior process of the talus may be required. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream Infographic: Spotlight on dance injuries. endobj Fields are defined as an area of operation, a region in which some common condition prevails. endstream Consider these five common dance injuries and how to avoid them. However, dance often requires these body parts to move in ways beyond what they are naturally meant to do. ��F 32 0 obj <>stream 12 0 obj <>stream ^��Ey�9 Specific instructions on following through with the home exercise program and not doing too little or too much should be addressed. �ř�@!�E���4C��@����@c\C� �k� endstream ��w3T0WI�2P0T�5T R� x�ͱ� �ᝧ8��� The incidence of reported dance-related injuries ranged from 17% to 95%.116 The majority of injuries involved the foot, ankle, and knee. <>stream 8 0 obj x�s Symptomatic flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendinitis can be caused by these impingement scenarios. ��E%� It is an idea whose time has come. endstream 50 0 obj One of the major journals dedicated to such topics is the Dance Research Journal. endobj ;F��?�.�I��(|��p�'%(���u+%e�ѐ�m����D�&X�UtWy����~b�Av�å�=�64����"���Q�D�s^ض��SRY��s�H���@��vz�_ϕ� ��2��a(:�6��Xĵ'��SKV#ʧ���HJ�R:�IO���|�ʉ���Y�o�*A�-T���'$g�9��ܬ� Y�?��22���W���Q�y�7z]g�*֮�KC4�Aֿ1�/$J��E�+�g�P���ï��oT����ciۆ�Nײ�}��ېh��=u��r{c]=L,�s�R�6��}E. The fifth metatarsal is a common area of injury for dancers. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream endobj <>stream The majority is theoretical and qualitative: (a) anthropological studies of world culture and indigenous dance practices; (b) descriptions of historical trends within specific dance genres such as ballet, tap, modern, African, or ballroom; (c) historical-biographical accounts that investigate individuals, how they were influenced by their socio-political environments and how they shaped dance; and (d) critical inquiry studies that analyze the shifting patterns of dance. The incidence of reported dance-related injuries ranged from 17% to 95%. Communication throughout the rehabilitation process between the patient and team members will also be important. According to Eva Monsma and Lynnette Overby, motivation-specific and motivation-general imagery improves performance. Despite our best intentions, however, dance injuries do occur. �E%���)�� As we shall see, the CF model suggests that both blood pressure and kidney function profoundly affect our movement patterns. 28 0 obj <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 143>>stream � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 143>>stream The most common injury type was a strain (25%), followed by chronic inflammation (19%) and a sprain (18%). ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 ^��Ey�9 The fields will have their borders delineated, and field interpenetration will be considered. 21 0 obj Most injuries are from overuse and are rarely catastrophic, regardless of the style or setting.112 The distribution of injuries is strongly influenced by the type and style of dance and the age and sex of the population.113,117 A better understanding of the technical and aesthetic requirements of a dance, as well as the biomechanics involved to perform these requirements, is necessary to appreciate the type of injuries that can be sustained by dancers. 5�����u��e������ ��.uY�?�X3U���&zi{{F���(��N@t�V���""��2Mم��X��y�2��h���k�f�S#�V��ضY�/m��Tq���[�ӣ6WL>�\7�Ԙ��+[�.|��0! In addition to the pain, patients with hamstring tendinitis often experience a gradual decrease in functional ability with decreasing knee range of motion, making simple everyday tasks, such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting into an automobile, quite difficult. During this period, a child’s bones are the weakest, which places the dancer at high risk for fractures (broken bones) and stress fractures (small cracks in a bone). Do NOT use alternate methods of icing b/c only reach 1 st layers of skin and not the injured area. Dance may look effortless, but it requires a lot of strength, flexibility and stamina. x�S�*�*T0T0 BC#sJ�UЏ�42Qp�W�%k�W�"� �� endstream Results: Fifty-three percent of injuries occurred in the foot/ankle, 21.6% in the hip, 16.1% in the knee, and 9.4% in the back. 57 0 obj xeI���j^-��i��tw9yדu�v j �E%���)�� �ř�@!�E���4C��@����@c\C� �k� What makes dance a challenge to investigate is that it is both an individual and group process. In this position the subtalar joint also is locked, and the heel and forefoot both are in varus. endobj Diagnosis of this suspected condition can be supported by local tenderness proximal to the sustentaculum tali and pain with resisted plantarflexion of the great toe. Where it is appropriate, the CF is modelled as embedding a sense organ, a novel association suggested to me via the Chinese meridial map. ��F Only a synthesis derived from a knowledge of the evolution of animal nervous systems, the embryological/childhood development of the nervous system, allied with anatomy/physiology would get close to understanding something as complex as brain and mind. endobj � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� application/pdf ^��Ey�9 <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream �i Despite our best intentions, however, dance injuries do occur. endobj This rehabilitation progression protocol for dance medicine (Table 15.1) integrates the multiple aspects that should be addressed. j �i ��E%� endstream ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 52 0 obj This is usually between the ages of 8 to 12 for girls and 10 to 14 for boys. ��w3T0WI�2P0T�5T R� ��E%� Stress fractures may be associated with the pressure to maintain a certain weight, resulting in amenorrhea, disordered eating, and low bone density. endobj According to their self-reports, a total of 82% of the dancers had suffered between one and seven injuries. x�s 2021-01-25T06:06:41-08:00 Empirical and anecdotal research in dance therapy presents findings on treatment outcomes such as how dance contributes to (a) elevated mood in geriatric treatment centers, (b) promotes appropriate adolescent emotional expression in juvenile delinquent homes, and (c) augments physical therapy treatment practices in patients with neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. However, clinicians commonly find evidence of repeated overload, impaired biomechanics, or improper technique.5,7–13 One theory is that dancers develop impaired lumbopelvic motor control in the setting of multiple injuries, degenerative changes, or repetitive end-range motions, leading to compensation patterns that predispose to further tissue stress.14 Dancer hypermobility has also been implicated, although more recent studies suggest that the quality of movement, rather than the quantity of hypermobility, may be the more important issue.5 Impairments in core strength have also been implicated, but there is not yet a simple or straightforward way to screen for this in dancers in a way that predicts injury.15, Marina Gearhart BA, ... Andrea Stracciolini MD, FAAP, FACSM, in Performing Arts Medicine, 2019, Millions of children and adolescents participate in dance. x��M Understanding why the rehabilitation is important helps the dancer to find motivation and gain perspective on the process.5 Educating the dancer throughout the rehabilitation process on health and prevention increases their confidence, and improves their body awareness and ability to successfully return to their previous level of dance. x�+� � | Gregory Feist, a major figure in the creativity research field, noted that dancers, as well as other performing artists, scored significantly higher than control subjects on anxiety, guilt, and hypochondriasis, and that dancers were more achievement-oriented. Create an understanding that proper participation in their rehabilitation involves more than the dancer arriving on time for physical or occupational therapy appointments. endstream An injury was defined as a medical problem that restricted participation for at least one day beyond the date of the injury. Musculoskeletal injuries in break-dancers Chul Hyun Choa, Kwang Soon Songa,*, Byung Woo Mina, Sung Moon Leeb, Hyuk Won Changb, Dae Seup Eumc aDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University, Daegu, Republic of Korea b Department of Radiology, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University, Daegu, Republic of Korea c Yellin Keun Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea RICE treatment. For example, writings suggest that the effects of human migration on dance in particular, and the arts in general, help researchers investigate issues such as citizenship and statelessness, labor refugeeism, border wars, religious and political occupations, and environmental displacement. Whilst not a contact sport or explicitly high-impact, dance training is intensively challenging and highly demanding for even the most conditioned and able athlete. ��F � D��b�-�V�R�-i]t����`��?Hn_�a��x/�n��zfW�6��������9҆Z+_)�S��dP�DŽb�u�@ %9F��mL�GI�Q���(/6�+���P��\J��Y��+t�������1� A 2012 study of 1336 nonprofessional female dancers 8–16 years old reported a dance injury rate of 42.6%.10. It is easier to return to dance earlier than to push back a return date. The pain is constant and severe, with sleep disturbance often reported. x�ͱ� �ᝧ8��� endobj Other important sociocultural differences affect their care. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream 34 0 obj Make sure you follow the instructions of your dance … �E%���)�� 7 Common Dance Injuries (and How to Prevent Them) 1. The most commonly overlooked fractures include the talar dome (see Chapter 14), the lateral process of the talus (see Chapter 14), the os trigonum (see Chapter 14), the anterior process of the calcaneus, and the proximal fifth metatarsal. ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 Because of the negative effects of prolonged immobilization, early operative management for these fractures at the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction is preferred. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 103>>stream x�ͱ� �ᝧ8��� This “dancer’s fracture” now has been shown to heal well with conservative and symptomatic treatment rather than ORIF.28, P. Thomson, in Encyclopedia of Creativity (Second Edition), 2011. In some aspects, foundational work that can be perceived as basic and boring by the dancer should be conducted. �E%���)�� 19 0 obj endobj Melody Hrubes MD, in Performing Arts Medicine, 2019. Lara Atwater, Rebecca Cerrato, in Baxter's the Foot and Ankle in Sport (Third Edition), 2020, The female classical ballet dancer is unique in her requirements for the lower extremities.19,20 The dancer uses either a thin-soled slipper or pointe shoe. <>>>/BBox[0 0 582 762]/Length 135>>stream Dance takes a toll on a person’s body, so on-the-job injuries are common in dancers. x�S�*�*T0T0 BC#sJ�UЏ�44Up�W�%k�W�"� �� Descriptive statistics were used to characterize distribution and rate of injuries. 37 0 obj endobj It can be treated with appropriate immobilization and progressive activity as healing permits. j endobj This line of research provides contextual insight into today's urban street dance practices such as hip hop, popping and locking, house dance, capoeira, krumping, and break dancing. A total of 146 professional dancers were included. Over half (63%) of the respondents reported that they fear sustaining a dance-related injury, that they believe there is still a stigma surrounding injuries in dance (62%), and that this stigma has led to a delay in reporting or seeking care for an injury (51%). Midfoot injuries occur when the dancer lands in full pointe position, with the posterior lip of the tibia resting and locked on the calcaneus. They claim that collaboration and cross-fertilization between forms of dance, theatre, visual art, film, and technology are growing. Evidence has shown that just about as many dancers and athletes get the same amount of injuries in their foot and ankles (statistics showed the number of ankle injuries was even more among dancers). #Dance injuries; #dance training; #Infographic; #Sports Medicine Follow. Variable Total Male Female N % N % N % Mild injury 10 41.67 3 30.0 7 70.0 Moderate injury 9 37.50 3 33.3 6 66.7 Severe injury 5 20.83 2 40.0 3 60.0 Table 4. These injuries show up with greater frequency in dancers as they age, so it is extremely important to emphasize what the young dancer can do to prevent future injuries. x�ͱ� �ᝧ8��� ,��\4� i��T!4�\|F�˙��oObsRhA��PX+H�j+A��!����2>�Ri�Ë�fBp��B4�����9��J����lb�6�M� l�����Z�;cG?r�*0 46 0 obj <>stream Brooks et al, 8,9. whereby data were col-lected for “any injury that prevented a dancer from taking a full part in all dance-related activities that would nor-mally be required of them for a period j !�\ ��E%� ^��Ey�9 �ř�@!�E���4C��@����@c\C� �k� 56 0 obj This allows the dancer and their company to realistically plan for the short-term and long-term future. The majority of dance injuries are chronic in nature and occur in the lower extremities and low back. endstream One must walk before running. Also in ballet, the most important physical feature is proper turnout of the hip, which requires maximal external rotation of the lower extremity that can result in hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine, valgus heel with forefoot pronation, and external rotation of the knee.116,118, Tendinitis of the flexor hallucis longus tendon, commonly known as dancer's tendinitis, may be confused with posterior tibial tendinitis because of the location of pain at the posteromedial ankle. uuid:f54c647c-d766-43a1-8500-982f41786159 Ill-fitting shoes can cause foot and toes injuries. endobj �i endstream I soon realized my cadaver-based anatomical studies gave me little insight into how power and poise were derived from the underlying muscle matrix. They claim that effective treatments will only be developed with specific understanding about the physical and psychological demands of dance and how dancers respond to treatment interventions as compared to other patient populations. 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